This is a beautifully reversible fabric that really lends itself to loads of
design experimentation. You not only have two layers (the RS and the WS)
to place color but you can bring one layer forward, send the other one
to the back and because it is reversible, both RS and WS look good.
Use either circular or double-pointed needles to avoid having to cut threads.
To begin, loosely cast on (long tail over 2 needles) an even number of stitches
with MC using circular or double-pointed needles. Do not turn work.
Prep Row RS CC: slide work to other tip of needle and attach CC, wyif, *sl1yof,
p1; rep from *. Turn work.
Row 1 WS MC: wyif, *sl1yof, brp1; rep from *. Do not turn work.
Row 1 WS CC: slide work to other tip of needle where CC is hanging. With CC,
*brk1, yf sl1yo; rep from *. Turn work.
Row 2 RS MC: maintain the CC yo of last worked st by holding it under left
needle to the back, with MC, *brk1, yf sl1yo; rep from *. Do not turn work.
Row 2 RS CC: slide work to other tip of needle where CC is hanging. With CC,
wyif, *sl1yof, brp1; rep from *. Be sure and maintain the yo of the last stitch so
that you end with a brp. Turn work.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 RS and WS once more.
Row 3 WS MC: *yf sl1yo, brpk; rep from *. Do not turn work.
Row 3 WS CC: slide work to other tip of needle where CC is hanging. With CC,
*brp1, sl1yof; rep from *. Turn work.
Row 4 RS MC: *brp1, sl1yof; rep from *. Do not turn work.
Row 4 RS CC: slide work to other tip of needle where CC is hanging. With CC,
*yf sl1yo, brk1; rep from *. Turn work.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 RS and WS once more.
Repeat from Row 1 WS MC until desired length.
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